Operations & Finance Support Specialist: 26-00891

Akraya, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A talent solutions firm is seeking a contractor for operational and financial support within their Research Operations and Resource Management teams in San Jose, CA. This role involves maintaining systems, managing internship programs, and ensuring accurate budget tracking. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills, experience in operations or program coordination, and strong organizational abilities. The contract spans 8+ months with hourly pay ranging from $40 to $45 on W2.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfortable with complex spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Strong experience in operations or program coordination, preferably within a technical or research setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support budget tracking and expense reporting using Excel.
• Assist with headcount and resource allocation tracking across research programs.
• Manage intern program operations, including pipeline tracking and budget monitoring.
• Maintain and update operational spreadsheets and reports for resource and budget visibility.
• Facilitate data collection and operational reporting, ensuring effective program coordination.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Reporting (Competent)

Budget-Tracking (Experienced)

Data-Analysis (Proficient)

Stakeholder-Coordination (Proficient)

Job description

Overview

Primary Skills: Excel (Advanced), Reporting (Competent), Budget-Tracking (Experienced), Data-Analysis (Proficient), Stakeholder-Coordination (Proficient)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 8+ Months with possible extension

Location: San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $40 - $45 per hour on W2

Job Summary

We are looking for a contractor to provide essential support in operational and financial areas within our Research Operations and Resource Management departments. This includes maintaining key systems, managing internship programs, and ensuring accurate budget and headcount tracking to support portfolio visibility. The role demands a highly organized individual with a knack for detailed operation management, financial tracking, and effective cross-team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budget tracking and expense reporting using Excel.
• Assist with headcount and resource allocation tracking across research programs.
• Manage intern program operations, including pipeline tracking and budget monitoring.
• Maintain and update operational spreadsheets and reports for resource and budget visibility.
• Facilitate data collection and operational reporting, ensuring effective program coordination.

Must-Have Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfortable with complex spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Strong experience in operations or program coordination, preferably within a technical or research setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and datasets.

Domain Experience Required

• Prior experience in a technical or research organization, focusing on resource management, financial tracking, and operational reporting.

About AkRaya

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. We have been recognized as Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024), and Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022). Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing. As a talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 organizations, Akraya’s recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don’t just connect you with great jobs; we connect you with a workplace that inspires!

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